When preparing for a new baby most people either focus on their birth plan or their postpartum plan. Rarely do our Portland postpartum doulas see families thoroughly planning for both. This usually stems from having more concerns or worries around one than the other. But planning for both is important and will make the transition into parenting easier. Of course, planning for both means extra time, extra effort, and we all know there isn’t much time for ...
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People Pleasing Doesn’t Belong in Your Birth Plan
Are you sort of amazed about how many people have opinions about how you should conduct your pregnancy and even your birth experience? If you’re like most pregnant women, you’ve gotten advice from everyone everywhere, from your hairdresser to a strange guy in the elevator.
Advice really does come from a good place (most of the time). People want to be helpful by imparting their experience and perspective so your path can be easier. But geez, it can get ...
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